Album Review: Will Stratton – Point of Origin; A masterful showcase of contemporary Americana
Will Stratton’s eighth album, Points of Origin, marks a notable evolution in his musical journey, showcasing a departure from his signature fingerpicking style (although it’s still evident on a handful of tracks)towards a more expansive and richly orchestrated sound. This progression highlights Stratton’s growth as a songwriter, with extended lyrical lines, intricate chord sequences, and …
Album review: SKLOSS – The Pattern Speaks; Heavy, hypnotic, and unexpectedly beautiful
Despite its post-metal and deep psych leanings, also perhaps metalgaze, if such a thing exists (the band prefer Spacegaze) —The Pattern Speaks is far from an exercise in unrelenting heaviness. The debut album from Austin/Glasgow duo SKLOSS balances pulverizing, monolithic riffs with moments of genuine beauty, where floating melodies and ethereal vocals contrast the sheer …
Track: Black Moth Super Rainbow – Open the fucking fantasy; A woozy synth-pop dream
Black Moth Super Rainbow’s latest single, Open the Fucking Fantasy, is a mesmerizing mix of whispered synth pop and warped experimentalism, walking a fine line between the uncanny and the irresistibly melodic. The track’s layered synths buzz, soar, and weave their gluey way through the misty, vocoder-drenched vocals, sometimes taking the lead, sometimes lurking in …
Track: Marcus I and aDUBta – Listen up my son; timeless roots reggae out now on F-Spot
Marcus I and aDUBta return with Listen Up My Son, a heartfelt slice of warm, rootsy reggae. Slowing the tempo but keeping the groove, this track radiates vintage Jamaican spirit, wrapped in rich analog warmth. Marcus I’s soulful delivery is washed through with harmonies, carrying an earworm melody and a message of wisdom—personal, yet universally …
Album Review: Clara Mann – Rift; A breathtakingly intimate debut that finds beauty in life’s fragility
If there’s a lovelier indie folk record this year, we’d be surprised. With her debut album Rift, Clara Mann has created something quietly stunning—an album that pulls you into its world with hushed intimacy and raw emotion. Her distinctive vibrato, floating harmonies, and delicate guitar work create a soundscape that feels both fragile and deeply …
News: Richard Hawley Announces 20th Anniversary Edition of Coles Corner and Special Live Shows
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Richard Hawley is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album Coles Corner with a series of special reissues and live performances. The newly remastered editions, available from 4th July via Parlophone/Rhino, include a half-speed mastered black vinyl, a deluxe 2CD set featuring B-sides and unreleased acoustic tracks, and limited edition …
Album Review: Bob Mould – Here we go Crazy; A masterclass in melodic angst, blistering riffs, and raw emotion from a true alt-rock legend.
Bob Mould has never been one to sit still, and Here We Go Crazy, his 15th solo album, is proof that his songwriting fire burns as fiercely as ever. After four years since Blue Hearts, the legendary Hüsker Dü and Sugar frontman returns with an album packed with everything he does best—devastatingly melodic pop songs …
Premiere: See the new visuals for Ben Le Jeune’s ‘Je suis le président’
Ben Le Jeune, the enigmatic frontman of Creature Comforts, returns with his latest solo single, ‘Je suis le président’, set for release on March 7 via Missing Door. A raucous, no-holds-barred glam-punk stomper, the track is a thrilling blend of Iggy Pop’s raw energy, Bowie’s theatricality, and a nod to the foot-stomping bravado of T. …
Meet: Skloss ahead of their debut album The Pattern Speaks
Austin/Glasgow duo SKLOSS are making waves with their debut album The Pattern Speaks, an immersive blend of heavy psychedelia, post-metal drones, and ethereal atmospherics. Formed during the COVID lockdown by drummer/vocalist Karen Skloss and guitarist/vocalist Sandy Carson, the band quickly found their sound in a haze of distortion, meditative rhythms, and raw, unfiltered energy. Following …
Album Review: Divorce – Drive to Goldenhammer; Indie Rock at its most adventurous and heartfelt
Since emerging in 2021, Nottingham’s Divorce have carved out a reputation for genre-defying indie rock, fusing elements of folk, country, chamber pop, and alt-rock into something entirely their own. Their debut album, Drive to Goldenhammer, is a testament to that restless creativity—a richly textured, emotionally charged collection of songs that explore transformation, belonging, and the …